30 May 1918
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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1918
Page
1
The guide from the United States Department of Agriculture explains how breed choice depends on local conditions and markets. It details Jersey characteristics, size, milk yield, butterfat content, and performance data from records, noting Jersey milks rich yellow-fat milk and strong butterfat production.
The proper time to cut field peas is when pods are well formed to preserve seed nutrients. Equipment advances let mowers lift vines and windrow peas for drying, reducing shattering. Peas are stacked under cover or with grass on top. threshing uses a pea specialized separator. Field peas can be pastured with hogs or sheep, but many shift to a mixed dry feed approach. Mixing with oats or barley aids harvest and hay quality. ensilage yields eight to twelve tons per acre and pairs well with small grains. Green-manure use suits certain orchards, particularly in California, with favorable timing around early pod fill.
Guidance from the United States Department stresses clean cows and milking, sterilized equipment, and rapid cooling to 50 degrees Fahrenheit to prevent spoilage. Emphasizes the need for trained workers as milk quality is crucial for babies during times of hardship and supply destruction.
Advice urges comfort for calves with quarters and whole milk for two weeks then skim milk. Include sound grain bright hay and generous quantities. Owner should supervise and adjust feed gradually with careful oversight.
The article explains blackleg is caused by a small germ that multiplies by cell division and produces hardy spores. It notes immunity through vaccination before exposure, recommends vaccinating during branding or castration, and warns infected ground can harbor spores for years. It also highlights that weakened constitutions, stress, and poor feeding increase susceptibility in calves.
A brief agronomy notice discusses manure rich in plant reed content, noting potential benefits for soil fertility and crop growth. The item mentions general agricultural use and does not include specific dates or named institutions.
A timeless kitchen column offers rhubarb sponge method with ginger lemon gelatin, head cheese from pork, Belgian hash with prunes and currants, cottage cheese cheese balls, and a rustic note on the plowman and divine will. It mixes recipes with reflections on indispensability and life.
A collection of simple recipes including onion butter soup with oats and milk, celery leaves for flavor, Creole Rice with ham and tomatoes, Raisin Ple de Luxe with apricot juice, and Emergency Salmon Soup. Tips add chopped pickles to sandwiches and green pepper to dressings.
Mrs Jenkins mentions a newspaper item about government steel plates and asks John about their supposed indestructibility. The dialogue suggests concern over recent broken divices and a curiosity about the plates' purpose.
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